DERMOCORTAL 5 MG/G CREAM 20 G TUBE

Name
Dermocortal 5 mg/g cream
Hydrocortisone


What is it and what is it for?
Talk to your doctor if you do not feel better or if you feel worse after a few days.

Dermocortal contains the active ingredient hydrocortisone, which belongs to a group of medicines called corticosteroids. Hydrocortisone helps reduce local inflammation, swelling, and itching.
This medicine is used in the treatment of:
- insect bites;
- localized itching or burning;
- skin inflammation (eczema);
- redness of the skin (erythema).


What you need to know before taking the medicine
Do not use Dermocortal
- if you are allergic to the active substance or to any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6);
- if you have an infection caused by viruses, bacteria or fungi.


Warnings and precautions
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Dermocortal.

Do not use this medicine:
- On the eyes, nor in the area around the eyes.
- For the treatment of vaginal itching in the presence of vaginal discharge.
- For prolonged treatments and on large areas of skin; after a short period of treatment, if you do not see significant results, consult your doctor. Use of products for topical application, especially if prolonged, may cause sensitization (an excessive reaction of the body to foreign substances it has come into contact with). In this case, discontinue treatment and consult your doctor to initiate appropriate therapy (see section 3 "If you use more Dermocortal than you should").
Contact your doctor if you experience blurred vision or other visual disturbances.

Children
In children under 2 years of age, the product should be administered only when strictly necessary and under the direct supervision of a doctor. Consult your doctor before using Dermocortal in children under 2 years of age.

This medicine is for external use only.


Possible side effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Blurred vision, the frequency of which is unknown. Following the instructions in the package leaflet reduces the risk of side effects.

Reporting of side effects
If you experience any side effects, including any not listed in this leaflet, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. You can also report side effects directly via the national reporting system at: https://www.aifa.gov.it/content/segnalazionireazioni-avverse .
By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.